Canada grants limited reprieve on auto tariffs

The country will allow a certain amount of U.S.-assembled cars to be imported duty-free provided companies maintain domestic production and investment levels. 

By Phil Neuffer • Updated April 22, 2025

Trump orders Section 232 probe of critical minerals

Similar investigations into other industries have been a precursor to sector-specific tariffs from the U.S., which wants to boost its domestic rare earth supply.

By Edwin Lopez • April 16, 2025

Stellantis CEO: Tariffs, Regulations Spell Trouble

Stellantis shareholders approve a buyout for former CEO Tavares and learn about the company’s prospect amid tariff and regulatory turmoil.

By Paul Myles • April 16, 2025

US launches probe into semiconductor imports

The Section 232 investigation comes ahead of anticipated tariffs on the industry.

By Phil Neuffer • April 14, 2025

Trump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

Flat panel display modules and electronic integrated circuits, among other products, now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption  — though officials say sector-specific duties are still coming.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated April 14, 2025

American Battery reports production milestone, land sale

The company said it has reached key recycling milestones and plans to sell 12 acres of property for $6.75 million to help fund the next phase of mineral production.

By Megan Quinn • April 14, 2025

China raises tariffs on US imports to 125%

The increase takes effect Saturday, and the country's Ministry of Finance signaled it won’t retaliate further if Trump hikes duties again.

By Max Garland • April 11, 2025

EU delays US tariff countermeasures by 90 days

The move comes in response to President Donald Trump’s pause of reciprocal tariffs against the bloc and most other trading partners.

By Max Garland • April 10, 2025

Tariffs, fuel-efficient cars, could complicate Trump’s efforts to produce more oil

The president’s desire to boost production could increase supply, but global unrest will have more of an impact on c-stores’ bottom lines, experts say.

By Danielle McLean • April 10, 2025

Trump pauses most reciprocal tariffs, hikes China’s further

The U.S. will now charge a 125% duty on imports from China, while most other countries will be subject to a 10% rate for 90 days.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated April 10, 2025

EU approves further tariffs on US

The retaliatory actions will start April 15, though the exact list of affected products remains unclear.

By Phil Neuffer • April 9, 2025

Trump threatens 50% tariff on China if retaliatory duties stay

The president said China, which vowed to fight the action, has until Tuesday to back off from its plan for 34% tariffs on U.S. imports.

By Max Garland • Updated April 8, 2025

Ford recalls 33K Bronco Sport, Escape SUVs for potential fuel leaks

The two SUV models were recalled in March 2024 for the same problem, which was addressed with an engine control software update.

By Eric Walz • April 7, 2025

5 key details in Trump’s global tariffs order

The text of the order opens the door for reduced duties for Canada and Mexico, but whether tariffs on China will stack remains nebulous.

By Phil Neuffer • April 7, 2025

Global auto industry faces major disruption from Trump tariffs

Global leaders expect substantial disruption in the automotive industry, both in the U.S. and around the world, as tariffs upend supply chains for automakers and parts suppliers.

By Keith Nuthall in Ottawa; Julian Ryall in Tokyo; Sara Lewis in Brussels; and Andreia Nogueira in Lisbon • April 4, 2025

Future Auto Jobs From Tariffs? The Numbers Don’t Add Up

President Trump says he is laying unprecedented levels of unpopular tariffs on imported goods, even those protected by U.S. trade agreements. But neither history, nor prevailing economics, are on the president’s side.

By David Kiley • April 4, 2025

Canada to match US tariffs on car imports

The 25% duty on non-USMCA compliant passenger vehicles and light cargo trucks went into effect April 9.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated April 9, 2025

China readies 34% tariff on US imports starting April 10

The country's retaliation against President Donald Trump's trade policies builds upon previously announced duties.

By Max Garland • April 4, 2025

ZETA warns of economic risk of tariffs on EV supply chain

Tariffs introduce uncertainty into an EV supply chain that companies are investing billions of dollars in, according to the trade group.

By Eric Walz • April 3, 2025

Trump installs 10% baseline tariff, country-specific duties

The new duties will not be stacked on top of automotive-specific tariffs set to begin April 3, and exemptions for USMCA-compliant products remain in effect.

By Phil Neuffer • April 2, 2025

UAW Cheers Tariffs Despite Trump’s Anti-Union Stance

Tantalized by the hope of more U.S. union plants, the UAW is aligning with Trump tariffs despite warnings of layoffs, reduced auto production, potential new plants located in union-hostile red states and gutting of the National Labor Relations Board.

By David Kiley and Joseph Szczesny • April 1, 2025

Manufacturing economy stalls amid tariff confusion

The industry is bracing for the impact of the Trump administration's upcoming "Liberation Day," on April 2, set to bring a slew of widespread tariffs.

By Kate Magill • April 1, 2025

Ford asks investors to vote down supply chain emissions proposal

Shareholder Green Century Capital Management wants the automaker to regularly disclose its strategies for meeting low-carbon steel benchmarks, among others.

By Haley Cawthon • April 1, 2025

Samuelsson Returns to Lead Volvo Amid Tariff Chaos

Geely brings veteran auto executive back to lead Swedish brand through U.S. tariff challenges.

By Paul Myles • March 31, 2025

WardsAuto Podcast: How Auto Manufacturing Can Respond to Trump Tariffs

Senior Editor David Kiley and manufacturing expert David Pate discuss the new tariffs and how they will impact every automaker and parts producer in the U.S., and strategies for coping.

By Wards Staff • March 31, 2025